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Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “to stand his man”, a reference to the steadfastness (and manliness) of the person being referred to.
Verb
zijn mannetje staan
- (idiomatic, intransitive) to be assertive, hold one's own
- Synonyms: de kaas niet van het brood laten eten, haar op zijn tanden hebben
Usage notes
- Mostly used of men, mannetje being the diminutive of man. The feminine counterpart haar vrouwtje staan is vanishingly rare.
Inflection
Conjugation of
zijn mannetje staan: see
hebben.